Portrait of an Owl (Strix varia)

I love his face. He looks a lot cuter in the image than he did in real life - then he was wild, forminable, an animal at the top of his food chain.

I only really started appreciating my 70-300mm the day I took this photo, frozen fingers and toes and all. I just noticed this fellow on my way back home - he was sitting on his tree all quiet-like, just after sunset, peering around him looking for mice and other things to eat. Very handsome beast.

Taken with a Canon Rebel XT and a zoom telephoto, 31st of January 2008.

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Mary says:

WOW - this is awesome! And to see this in the city is extraordinary!

I think this bird image is really excellent. You are invited to post it to Excellence In Avian Photography. Please read the rules before posting your image.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sniderscion says:

Wow-excellent shot; great capture! I've heard an owl in the ravine behind my apartment a couple of times at night but never managed to spot it. Great work!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

This photo has been featured in Torontoist Weekly Photo Roundup, Issue #83. Cheers!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Groove Kitten1 says:

Very nice closeup! These are such beautiful owls; their eyes are the best!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

darkenergy777 says:

Great picture, excellent work.!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevin MacLeod says:

The expression here is great, nice shot!
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Taken in Thornhill, Ontario (map)
Taken with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT.
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